No matter the country, accounting licensures and certifications are a vital part of ensuring the quality and transparency of business transactions, reporting, and standards. In the USA and Canada, the most important licenses for public accountants are the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), respectively. But if you’re already a Canadian CPA, is there value in earning a US CPA license—and is there an accelerated path to get there? Find out. 

Let’s face it: many accountants choose the profession for the numbers, strategy, analytics, career opportunities, etc.—not for the public speaking. That said, presentation is a big part of your accounting career, especially as you take on more leadership roles. Learn these top 7 accounting presentation tips to ensure that you have the skills needed to grow your career with confidence. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how work gets done across industries, and accounting is no exception. The relationship between accountants and AI is evolving quickly, from early experimentation to deeper integration in day-to-day workflows. Today, AI is no longer just a productivity tool; it’s becoming a foundational part of how firms and organizations operate, deliver value, and compete.

Management accounting provides decision-makers with detailed, timely financial reporting and advice. A variety of stakeholders and organizational leaders rely on management accountants to protect their financial interests; but because these reports stay internal and lack external oversight, ethical standards in management accounting are immensely important. 

Many professionals select CPE based on convenience—the fastest webinar, the easiest credit, the most immediate deadline. Strategic professionals take a different approach. They use CPE to deliberately build skills that expand their influence, increase their market value, and align with where the profession is headed.

The journey to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is challenging, requiring you to pass the CPA exam, gain at least a year of work experience, and for most candidates, earn 150 hours of college credit. 

Earning your Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation opens a world of job opportunities and growth within internal auditing. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to move into leadership, understanding where CIA jobs lead—and how to pursue the right roles—can help you maximize the return on your certification. Learn about common career paths for Certified Internal Auditors, where to find internal audit jobs, and how to position yourself for long-term career growth. 

Generative AI is no longer a future-state concept; many firms and organizations are using it to reshape how accounting teams close the books, how auditors test controls, and how compliance functions monitor risk. But as organizations move quickly to adopt AI tools, it’s also important to ask: are our internal controls keeping pace?

When a client receives a notice from the IRS, the situation can escalate quickly, from a simple information request to audits, penalties, or collections actions. This why they need IRS representation. 

Becker is committed to ensuring that our CPE/CE students gain up-to-date knowledge, compliant courses, and relevant training on topics that are interesting and impactful to their careers. Learn about recent updates to Becker CPE and CE, as well as the steps we take to make sure our content is fully aligned with NASBA and/or IRS continuing education standards.